Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue has been poorly understood, poorly diagnosed, and poorly treated because of the lack of understanding. I am going to approach this health issue from a different perspective. Something is inflaming and causing pain throughout the body. Let’s take a serious look at what is going on, breaking it down, step by step.

Let’s look at the lack of energy aspect for a moment. In the science world, the body’s energy is called ATP. This little ATP energy packet is produced in every cell of the body. To be specific it is produced in the mitochondria portion of the cell. The mitochondrial has been called the manufacture plant of the human cells. The assembly plant within this manufacture plant is called the Krebs Cycle. Science research has noted that there is a breakdown in the Krebs Cycle which stops the production of ATP, your energy. At a certain point in the Krebs Cycle, the researchers have found where this breakdown occurs. It is where the malic acid is introduced into the mix to create the ATP energy packet.

Recently, Malic Acid as a nutritional supplement has been used to stimulate the Kreb cycle production of ATP successfully. That is good news for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgic patients. For the chronic fatigue aspect of fibromyalgia patients, this deficiency has been traced back to the incomplete production and activity in the Krebs cycle. The key to the pain aspect is the inability of pyruvic acid to enter into the cycle for energy production and is left in the cells to create that burning sensation. And you wondered why you hurt all over. By shutting down the second half of the Krebs cycle, a buildup of lactic acid occurs. Lactic acid also creates a burning sensation which any athlete can attest to after a work out. It will continue to burn until the body removes it from the cell. With acidification of the tissues comes a localized decrease in oxygenation of the tissues and subsequent symptoms that Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia patients are familiar with.

Malic acid has been reported to also be beneficial in supporting stress, tender points, pain, persistent fatigue, muscular pain, arthritic-like symptoms without any evidence like on x-ray, and healthy people who are recovering from exercise programs. Now to get into more details on how this all works to produce that much needed ATP in the body. Glucose provides fuel for the body. The two ways that the body produces ATP energy.

First and fastest, is a process called glycolysis. This is the breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid and also lactic acid. Pyruvic acid is normally converted to energy in the presence of oxygen, carbon dioxide and water. Then there is the way through the Krebs cycle, the site of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. Here are the places where the optimal function can not be achieved.

First the whole process is dependent on the amount of glucose available. Fructose that is manufactured from corn to high fructose that is often found in manufactured products can not be properly metabolized and is sent to the fat cells to be stored. And you wondered why you keep getting fatter and fatter. THe kind of glucose you want comes from regular unprocessed goods, whether they be fruit or vegetables. The body can utilize these quickly and easily into the digestive system, through the blood stream and into the cells where the mitochondria will convert it to the kind of energy the body can use.

Another factor is the amount of oxygen that gets to the muscles and cells. So breathe deeply, filling your lungs with good clean fresh air, and the way to do that is to learn to breathe properly. Most people are shallow breathers without really knowing it. Unless you have been professionally taught how to breathe in singing classes, chances are you are not using all of your lungs to their full potential. Take this little test. Use your stomach muscle to pull air down into the bottom of your lungs, then use those same stomach muscle to push all the stale air out of your lungs. If you would do this exercise even two to three times, minimum, twice a day, do it first thing in the morning and just before going to bed and you will benefit. It is even better if you go outside and take in some fresh air when you do this. Your body will gain even more benefit from the fresh air. Of course, if you train yourself to breath like this normally, the more oxygen into the system the healthier you will be.

Next is the delivery of oxygen to the muscle. Best way to get oxygen to the muscle is to do the proper breathing while you are walking. This greatly increases the chances of getting the rich oxygenated blood to the cells. It is good to have the blood pumping through the body bringing the rich oxygenated blood to the cells, and removing the toxic wastes from the cells.

Then we get into the rate of enzyme function ability of the mitochondria in the cells to process. Because of the junk food that we consume has gotten into the Kreb Cycle and clogged up the site for Malic Acid production, supplementing with Malic Acid aids in completing the ATP production where the production breakdown is.

Back to the first way which I mentioned earlier on the two ways energy is made. Because energy can be produced quickly by the glycolytic pathway, it is usually the first chosen. But with the accumulation of lactic acid in tissues and the depletion of glycogen stores because of poor eating habits it runs poor second in the production of ATP.

Quick summary review, it has been found that Malic Acid acts as a catalyst to the Krebs cycle to produce energy from the burning of pyruvic acid, without the associated buildup of lactic acid. That is good news, because that means you hurt less. No acid in the cells to create that painful burning sensation. In research studies, it has been shown that Malic Acid, when given with magnesium, resulted in a reduction in tender points of 41 percent after four weeks and 76.5 percent after eight weeks. The good news is that in some cases, as little as 48 hours was needed for noticeable improvement. That is why I recommending Malic Acid with Magnesium for Chronic Fatigue and / or Fibromyalgia.

Pain comes in a wide variety of forms, including aches, soreness, tenderness, throbbing, burning, stabbing and other descriptions that a patient uses to try and describe the sensations that they are experiencing. It is the most common symptom that sends a patient to the office seeking relief.

The acute pain is an unpleasant experience that is primarily associated with a recent injury. The details that the patient gives when describing the circumstances that caused the injury and the place and type of pain they are having to their doctor goes a long way towards a proper diagnosis . In taking the history, your doctor will try to learn the chronology, nature, aggravating and alleviating factors that influence the pain.

When pain becomes chronic, the accumulation of factors have now increase with many added influences like anxiety, depression, social, economic and medication. Because of the psychic or emotional factors influence the pain threshold, so also will they influence the speed of healing.

I have found that there are two major factors in the healing process. It often has to do with the type of people they are. If a person is an “A” type of person, they are more apt to being worriers, over self analyzing, and have troubles relaxing. If a person is a “B” type of person, they are more apt to let troubles be, looking forward, and are more relaxed about what life throws their way. Everyone is more or less of both types. The healing response is normally faster for the “B” type of person.

Inflammation is one of the greatest reasons why the body does not respond to treatment. The more chronic the condition, the more likely there is wide spread inflammation in the system. One of the best nutritional treatments I have found to give very quick relief and decrease the amount of inflammation in the system is NutriWest TLM

There are many health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. There are many articles out now that reveal how research has shown strong evidence that the omega-3s EPA and DHA can help lower triglycerides, blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, etc.

Omega-3 fatty acids are the essential fatty acids our body needs and uses to function normally. Omega-3s have a number of health benefits and one that I find extremely helpful in my practice is the important role of reducing inflammation throughout the body, the blood vessels, the joints, and elsewhere. If you are taking anticoagulant medication, you will need to work with your physician who prescribed anticoagulant as the combination of Omega 3 and the anticoagulant can cause blood to be too thin and for excessive bleeding to occur.

Certain fish like salmon, plants like flax, and algae oil contain one or both types [EPA and DHA] of Omega 3 fatty acids. Most experts say that DHA and EPA — from fish and fish oil — have better established health benefits than ALA. DHA and EPA are found together only in fatty fish and algae. DHA can also be found on its own in algae, while flaxseed and plant sources of omega-3s provide ALA — a precursor to EPA and DHA, and a source of energy.

2.) Take a multi vitamin

For all cells of the body including the brain take an antioxidant vitamin/mineral supplements (watch the iron and copper) as you want neither. I have found and excellent formula packed with a powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals, this formula provides a true, “core level” answer to full nutritional support. This formula provides high amounts of the antioxidant nutrients, i.e. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, and the bioflavonoids. In addition to the long list of vital nutrients, Core Level Health Reserve also contains well-known herbs such as eleuthero, goldenseal, garlic and tillandsia. Plant constituents such as the balancing chlorophyll, and phytochemicals (lemon bioflavonoids, rutin, hesperidin, etc.) complement the formula. Add some high-fiber rice bran and almond meal, essential fatty acids (vitamin F), some iodine from a sea source (kelp), throw in the amino acids (glycine, tyrosine, etc.), and you have a superior recipe for ideal nutritional support. The high concentration of nutrients in Core Level Health Reserve makes it an ideal choice for anyone looking for a complete balanced multivitamin. You might have to modify the amount you take because it is so potent. People have commented on how much better their brain works on this without getting or feeling so tired all the time

Resveratrol can cross the blood-brain barrier to help protect your brain and nervous system. Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre at Northumbria University research revealed that resveratrol has a marked impact on increasing blood flow to your brain.

It’s to prevent aging, decrease incidence of cancer, heart disease, and dementia. It is essential nutrient food for the brain and therefore very helpful for those who have autism to those who are suffering from early stages of alzheimer disease. There are more than 89,000 medical articles about it –so what is it? I’m talking about the mother of all antioxidants, the master detoxifier and maestro of the immune system.

The good news is that your body produces its own glutathione. The bad news is that poor diet, pollution, toxins, medications, stress, trauma, aging, infections and radiation all deplete your glutathione. That is why I recommend taking this supplement.

5.) Detoxify.

There are five main areas that need a house cleaning when it comes to restoring your body back to a healthier level. It is like spring cleaning,

First clean the intestinal tract as it is the main transport system of nutrients in and waste out.

Things accumulate and with the human body it will accumulate in the intestinal tract. it is important to flush out the pipes at least once or twice a year. Just like your great grandmother use to do with the advice to take your cod liver oil both in the spring and again in the fall, so should you working on keeping the intestinal pipes clean. There are many good intestinal cleansers available in the market today, I would recommend one that not only cleans your intestines but also takes out parasites while it is at it.

Second clean or detox the liver. The liver is highly instrumental in the breakdown of fat. In every respect, the liver is just as essential to weight loss as are the intestines and the stomach,” says the Global Healing Center. “The liver produces bile, which is used by the digestive system in the breakdown of fat. When you cleanse your liver, you help it promote the production of bile, which will in turn assist your body in metabolizing fats. If you are serious about losing weight, then a liver cleanse should definitely be placed at the top of your priority list.

The liver is the most important organ in the human body as it is the organ that processes the nutrients coming in, and processes the toxins coming out. If the liver is not functioning as well as it should, the body will not get the nutrients it needs and the whole body system will start backing up in toxins that the liver was not able to process through the liver. Take this test. Run your finger up the forearm. Do you see a streak follow where your finger was? Does it last for a moment or longer? Does it have a slight yellow hue to it? If you answered yes to any of their questions, then a liver detox would be beneficial.

The New Body Herbal Formula CKLS was created to stop and eliminate all problems of the colon, kidneys, liver spleen and other organs where toxins can build up. It will not gripe the stomach. CKLS has been used to eliminate stress, sluggishness, headaches, mucous build-up, tiredness, worms, colon pockets, harmful bacteria and constipation. It has also been used to rebuild the mucous lining and to heal the intestines.

The fifth area would be the blood which carries all the nutrients to the organs and takes the toxins away. Apple cider vinegar is one of the easiest ways to clean the blood. But then sometimes the easiest way is to take a supplement where taste is not a factor.

Blood Cleaner is known to be an extreme cleanser detoxifying and promoting healthy blood cells. The blood stream is life itself, and it is important to keep it as clean and pure as possible so that as nutrients are efficiently delivered to the body, waste products are picked up and taken out for elimination. Blood Cleaner is made up of pure natural herbs that are cleansers, astringents, which historically used to strengthening the immune system to take over and remove oxidative stress (disease).

The next areas which could use a cleansing, extra nutrient care really depends on your individual health needs. The heart, lung, pancreas, stomach, and sexual organs are just some of the other areas that need to be restored to optimal health. If you have any issues with these or any other area not mentioned. Feel free to ask.

Please check your blind spot. As you know, with driving the ability to see what is in the blind spot could be a matter of life or death. A blind spot in a vehicle is an area around the vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver while at the controls, under existing circumstances.

So take this little test. Turn your head to look over the shoulder without your eyes going to the corners or you twisting your torso. The blind spot size depends on a lot of different factors but one of the important factor is the ability to freely move the neck within the 90 degrees either to the right or left of facing forward. If you have less than 90 degrees of functional neck rotation, the size of your blind spot will increase. Increased blind spot increases the chances of not seeing the car that is at your back panel of your vehicle when you are going to change lanes, for example.

Everyone knows that age and health have a bearing on how far a person can turn their heads. Statistics say that everyone will stiffen with age to the point that approximately one half of the range of motion can be last. I disagree. In my practice of over twenty years, I have seen many who have lost their range of motion regain it in spite of their age. So if you are thinking that you are just getting old and that is the way things are. Think again. It could be that you are just “stoved up” and need an adjustment on those joints to get them moving again.

A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person has a field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye. That is one of the requirements to pass to receive a commercial license. But I believe that it would save a lot of vehicle side swipes, if drivers were also tested on their range of motion in the neck to determine their ability to see more in the blind spot region.

In many states, central visual acuity and peripheral vision are routinely tested by the Department of Motor Vehicles when a license is renewed. The older you get, the more important it is for older people renewing their license to have good peripheral vision. . For example, the incidence of crashes is 6 times higher when useful field of view is reduced by > 40%. One of the ways is to increase the range of motion.

Many of my patients have commented on the fact that along with the increased range of motion, there is a decrease joint ache, pain, headaches or muscle spasms. The benefits of proper joint motion can only be appreciate by those who have lost the range of motion and then regained it. They have often commented that they feel young again.

“Acceleration depends on the force applied and the inertia of the vehicle that has been struck. The force is dependent upon the weight and speed of the striking vehicle, so that a streetcar traveling as 3 mph can apply as much force and initiate the same degree of acceleration as a compact car traveling at 40 mph.” That quote was taken from Ian Macnab, Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Toronto, Chief of Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wellesley Hospital, Toronto in the article “Acceleration Extension Injuries of the Cervical Spine” Chapter 10 in THE SPINE by Rothman and Simeone. WB Saunders Company, 1982 Page 648

What the article is telling us is that while a vehicle may be able to absorb the impact of an accident without any “real” damage to the vehicle itself, that percussive effect transmitting through your body is a different story. Your body is made up of mostly water which sloshes around tearing up delicate fibers within our bodies. The damage is micro, but it feels immensely especially in the neck because that is the least support structure.

The neck supports a head that weighs anywhere from 8-15 lbs. When the head is thrown back and forward in a vehicle collision, the stresses of this rapid motion on the neck tear tissues, throw joints out of place, and rip muscles causing them to go into spasms. I have seen cervical curves in a reverse curve after motor vehicle collision because the rapid acceleration deceleration that occurs at impact.

Chiropractic is not like an orthodontist, where the orthodontist is able to move bone [in this case – teeth] with wires and screws [braces] and people get to see it. Chiropractors when they work at restoring the curvature of the neck, must first deal with the impact’s soft tissue tears, the pain and inflammation, in the area. We, primarily, start with the pain and inflammation with a touch of adjusting at patient tolerance levels. As the patient starts healing from the soft tissue tears, we get serious about the movement of the bones back to normal position. But it is like moving a refrigerator in place, a little on one side of the bone and a little on the other side, with every visit. That is why it takes a few weeks of therapy and adjusting to correct the problem.

If you are suffering from any combination of symptoms like constant headaches, muscle tension, burning pain, throbbing between the shoulders, radiating pain down arms and stiff neck, you might consider coming into the office to have it examined to see what bio-mechanical condition your body structure is really in.

“Manipulation. Some orthopaedic surgeons practice manipulation in an effort at repositioning the disc. This treatment is regarded as controversial and a form of quackery by many men. However, the author has attempted the maneuver in patients who did not respond to bed rest and were regarded as candidates for surgery. Occasionally, the results was dramatic.

Technique. The patient lies on his side on the edge of the table facing the surgeon, and the uppermost leg is allowed to drop forward over the edge of the table, carrying forward that side of the pelvis. The uppermost arm is placed backward behind the patient, pulling the shoulder back. The surgeon places one hand on the shoulder and the other on the iliac crest and twists the torso by pushing the shoulder backward and the iliac crest forward. The maneuver is sudden and forceful and frequently is associated with an audible and palpable crunching sound in the lower back. When this is felt, the relief of pain is usually immediate. The maneuver is repeated with the patient on the opposite side.”

“The patient should be cautioned beforehand that the manipulation may make his symptoms worse and that this is an attempt to avoid surgery.”

I would like to say that in the practice of Chiropractic adjustments, the fine tuning of the adjust to specific joints and not just general area manipulation can make all the difference in the world. But I did find the article interesting in that it is being tried by this Orthopedic surgeon before surgery.

I consider my practice guidelines valid, because when followed they lead to the expected outcomes in the improvement of health, so much so, that my patients keep coming back with any condition first, recommend their friends and family, and the great progressive prognosis in most cases is its own validation. My patient and I work together to assess the impact of the treatment in order to determine the validity of the care given. The care given for certain conditions, that I find to be reliable and reproduceable given the same methods for the same or similar conditions has served my well in over twenty years of practice.

I make an assessment of each case based on several factors. One of them is the type of person they are. There are two types of people, which I will call my “A types” and “B types”. The A types of people are those who remain stressed and worry about everything. They can’t seem to “go with the flow”, relax, let go etc. These people often exhibit a lot of tension headaches, tension between the shoulders, and low back pain. They do not come in from an acute injury but rather from a constant pain that they have been experiencing for months or even years. The seond type of people are what I call the “B type” of people. They are more laid back and relaxed about what life throws their way. It is an acute injury that brings them into the office. They respond faster, as their body is more receptive to the treatment.

Every patient is unique, and while complaining of what seems to be the same condition, there can be organ distresses involved, nutritional imbalances, besides the joint malfunction, nerve involvement and muscle spasms. Thus it is important to me to have a thorough working knowledge and understanding as what is the original reason for the condition, the secondary body reflex responses, and the overall biomechanical balances of skeletal structure that houses the wiring of the human body.

The spine is like the breaker box where all the wiring for the house [your body] comes from. Have you ever had the lights in your home grow dim or stop working and you know it is not the bulb itself? So what do you do but go to the breaker box to see if any of the throws are off. Even if you do not find any throw in the off position, you may still go ahead and throw that switch off and then back on, and discover that it worked to get the lights back working again. So it is with the spine which houses all the wiring to all your body’s muscles, organs, etc, decreased amound of nerve communication, decreases the proper signals that the body needs to function prperly. That is why we can treat some cases of headaches, asthma, etc. If it has innervation, all areas where interference with its nerve conduction can occur needs to be checked.

That is why I recommend seeing a Chiropractor, because medication or surgery may not be the most conservative answer to your condition.

Calluses and corns are areas of thick, hardened, dead skin. Calluses and corns are caused over a period of time by repeated pressure or friction on an area of skin. The pressure causes the skin to die and form a hard, protective surface. A soft corn is formed in the same way, except that when perspiration is trapped where the corn develops, the hard core softens. This generally occurs between toes. Calluses and corns are not caused by a virus and are not contagious.

Pedicures can go a long ways in removing the extra calluses. But unless you address why they are there in the first place, they will come back. Walking on the outer edge of the foot, can be due to a fixation on the lateral aspect of the ankle. Correcting this with an adjustment can go a long ways towards walking correctly and taking the weight bearing load off the wrong part of the knee and low back. Yes, your back pain can be the result of a foot problem.

Come in and let us check out your low back and feet to see if there is a correlation. Calluses and corns on the feet are often caused by pressure from footwear. Tight shoes squeeze the foot. High-heeled shoes squeeze the front part of the foot. Loose shoes may cause your foot to slide and rub against the shoe. Shoes with a thin sole can create more pressure on the ball of the foot when walking than do thicker-soled shoes. Wearing sandals and shoes without socks can lead to increased friction. The foot may rub against a seam or stitch inside the shoe.

Corns generally are found where toes rub together. Corns have an inner core that can be soft or hard. A soft corn is found between toes (usually the fourth and fifth toes). A hard corn is often found over a bony part of a toe (usually the fifth toe). Calluses generally form on the hands or feet, although they may form wherever there is pressure on the skin, such as on the knees or elbows. They form to protect the skin and structures under the skin from pressure, friction and injury. They may appear grayish or yellowish, and are less sensitive to the touch than surrounding skin. They can feel bumpy. Calluses become a problem when the growth is large enough to cause pain. Corns may need cold laser therapy to break up the hardness and soften the corn for a pedicure.

Calluses on the feet generally form on the ball of the foot, the heel, and the underside of the big toe. They often form where the foot and the beginning of the toe meet. Calluses are accommodated by adding well cutouts to your orthotics. These accommodations can be added anywhere in the forefoot and the placement would be specified by the clinician. The orthotic redistributes weight and reduces the friction and pressure that causes calluses.

At our clinic we have a special orthodic tester, which doesn’t give you one orthotic for both feet like Dr. Sholls. Nor is it a placement of both feet into a foam fitter. What we have is a tester on the activity of the foot during the step from heel to toe, each foot tested individually in action. This enables us to get a more accurate measurement of what the foot really does and needs to be working well in all activities. Come in and be tested for a orthotic that would be best for your feet.

At the top of your stomach where the esophagus ends is a valve called the lower esophageal sphincter. Normally, it closes as soon as food passes through it. If it doesn’t close all the way or if it opens too often, acid produced by your stomach can move up into your esophagus. It has been found that the reason for non closure or improper closure is because of the nerves coming from the spine that control this muscle at the sphincter is compromised by a flat back usually from T1-4 which Chiropractic can adjust. This can cause symptoms such as a burning pain in the chest area often called heartburn. If the acid reflux symptoms happen more than once a week, your medical physician may give you the diagnosis known as acid reflux disease, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Another reason for the acid reflux can be from a stomach abnormality known as a hiatal hernia. This happens when the upper part of the stomach is trapped above the diaphragm. The diaphragm separates the your guts from your chest organs. The diaphragm helps keep acid in your stomach. It may be the reason that you experience hiccups that just don’t let up. If you think you might have this condition, you can drink a large quantity of water and jump off the second to bottom of a step causing, by the weight of the water caught in the upper trapped part, the stomach to drop through the diaphragm entrapment and back to its proper position.

Here are some things that create and aggravate acid reflux disorders. If you are eating large meals and or lying down right after a meal, you are inviting acid to rise up into the esophagus. Being overweight doesn’t help and bending over that belly, even a pregnant belly, at the waist invites the acid to back up into the esophagus region. Of course, snacking just before bedtime is not a good idea. IF you already have the acid burns in your esophagus, then eating certain foods, such as citrus, tomato, chocolate, mint, garlic, onions, or spicy or fatty foods will aggravate your condition. But strangely enough, taking a tablespoon of lemon juice concentrate just before and when you experience the acid reflux pain seems to settle the stomach and stop it from spitting the acid up into the esophagus area. For those who are already suffering from the condition have probably figured out that drinking certain beverages, such as alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee, or tea or smoking accelerates the frequency of heartburn. Some of the risk factors for acquiring this condition can come from taking aspirin, ibuprofen, certain muscle relaxers, or blood pressure medications.

So what are you symptoms to know if you have acid reflux or not? Common symptoms of acid reflux are heartburn. Heart burn feels like a burning pain or discomfort that may move from your stomach to your abdomen or chest, or even up into your throat. You can also regurgitate. It is not fun to have a sour or bitter-tasting acid backing up into your throat or mouth. Have you often experienced bloating, bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting, and burping? Consider that it might be part of the problem.

There is another reason for acid reflux which is called dysphagia. That is when there is a narrowing of your esophagus, which creates the sensation of food being stuck in your throat. This is one in which a throat doctor is recommended to determine if that is what is happening to you.

What will the medical doctor do? Your doctor may order tests to confirm a diagnosis and check for other problems. You may need one or more tests such as these:Barium swallow (esophagram) can check for ulcers or a narrowing of the esophagus. You first swallow a solution to help structures show up on an X-ray. Esophageal manometry can check the function of the esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter. pH monitoring can check for acid in your esophagus. The doctor inserts a device into your esophagus and leaves it in place for 1 to 2 days to measure the amount of acid in your esophagus. Endoscopy can check for problems in your esophagus or stomach. This test involves inserting a long, flexible, lighted tube down your throat. First, the doctor will spray the back of your throat with anesthetic and give you a sedative to make you more comfortable. A biopsy may be taken during endoscopy to check samples of tissue under a microscope for infection or abnormalities.

The active ingredient in Turmeric is curcumin. The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.

Some health benefits of turmeric are that its a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer. It is known to prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice. There is even research out there that indicate that it may prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide. Because of its health benefits there is some growing evidence that it reduces the risk of childhood leukemia. My favorite reason to season with Turmeric is that besides adding flavor to my dish, is that it is a natural liver detoxifier.

Now there is evidence coming out that it may prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain because it is one of the few nutrients that can cross the blood brain barrier. While I am on the subject of Turmeric and its relationship with cancer, I want you to know that it may prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer. For those who are on the chemo medication paclitaxel, it will boost the effects and at the same time reduce the side effects. Researchers are looking at some promising studies of its effect on pancreatic cancer. There are other studies that are starting to reveal just how positive in effect it has on multiple myeloma. There is also some strong indications that it stops the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. Turmeric has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

When I prescribe a suppliment that has Turmeric in it, it is because it is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor. Another thing we do know is that it speeds up wound healing and decreases scarring. In other skin conditions, like psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions, the evidence of healing is mounting. It also may aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management. I even found out that the Chinese have been using Turmeric for depression for centuries. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is the natural choice for treating arthritis. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects, in fact, I have patients who after taking many varieties of anti-inflammatory medications, have found that Nutri-West Total Inflam or TLM [which I recommend http://astore.amazon.com/energizingyourlife-20?_encoding=UTF8&node=3 ] to be “worth its weight in gold” as one patient described its outstanding effect.

Turmeric can be taken in powder or pill form. As a spice, I use it on a regular basis in recipes. It is good to add to any soup or seasoning combination. It adds a nice flavor to any egg or meat dishes, and stir fries.

If you have gallstones or some bile obstruction, it is wise to clear the system with a liver and gall bladder cleanse first. If you are pregnant, remember that Turmeric does have a uterine stimuli properties. In this case, it would be wise to consult your physician before starting on a therapeutic level.